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2025 GMC Yukon

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

Owners have filed 55 safety complaints about the 2025 GMC Yukon with the US government. Of those, 1 person was injured and no death is recorded. 2 recall campaigns are open against it, covering the wheels and adaptive and mobility equipment.

The most complained-about system is the engine, named in 36 complaints, 65% of the total. The typical failure was reported at 3,150 miles, the median across the 7 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files · Covers February 2025 to September 2026 · How this is counted

What is on file

55 complaints on file

55

Complaints

0

Describe a crash

0

Mention fire

1

People injured

0

Deaths

A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.

A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free. Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a model year. A further 1 defect investigation is open and unresolved.

Which system owners named

Complaints naming each system
ENGINE 36 · 65%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 · 15%
POWER TRAIN 7 · 13%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 · 11%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5 · 9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 · 5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2 · 4%
LANE DEPARTURE 2 · 4%
STEERING 2 · 4%
AIR BAGS 1 · 2%
SERVICE BRAKES 1 · 2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 · 2%
0 15 31

Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it. One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 55.

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2026 at 30.

32 24 16 8
25 26

This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure happened. The range runs from 2025 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program

NHTSA crashes a car into a barrier and a pole and measures what happens to the dummies inside. This is what it awarded the 2025 GMC YUKON, and it is a separate question from what owners report going wrong later.

Test SUV 4WD SUV RWD
Overall
Frontal crash
Frontal, driver
Frontal, passenger
Side crash
Side barrier
Side pole
Rollover
Chance of rollover 21.9% 21.2%
Stability control standard Forward collision warning standard Lane departure warning standard

A rating belongs to a tested body style and drivetrain, not to the model as a whole, which is why more than one is listed. A dash means NHTSA did not rate that test for this vehicle.

Recall campaigns

2 on file

WHEELS:HUB

26V304000 · May 14, 2026

The defect
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
The risk
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

General Motors, LLC · up to 2,457 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

25V876000 · December 17, 2025

The defect
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Rollx Vans · up to 86 vehicles across all model years covered

Defect investigations

1 on file

An investigation means NHTSA has decided a pattern is worth examining. A preliminary evaluation is often closed with no action; an engineering analysis is the stage that usually precedes a recall.

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

EA26005

Still open engineering analysis · opened August 20, 2026

the engine

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or an engine replacement, based on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. ODI continues to receive reports of engine failures after the completion of the recall remedy. To date, ODI has received 499 complaints alleging post-remedy engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V-274, 473 of which involved an oil viscosity change and 26 a complete engine replacement. Additionally, ODI has received 191 reports of L87 engine failures in engines produced after the production period cited in Recall 25V-274. GM reported receiving 6,953 complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysisto continue investigating complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is expanding the scope of this Investigation to include engines produced after the production period cited in the recall. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

In owners’ own words

Quoted from the complaint file

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

towed · 3,150 miles

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake failure warning light was illuminated. The contact’s husband depressed the brake pedal and noticed that the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress. The contact stated that an error message indicated that the vehicle was decelerating. The contact's husband depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH. While the contact’s husband was slowly driving into the driveway at the residence, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The

NHTSA complaint 11681592, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

towed · 33,018 miles

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine, radiator, and an unknown belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized upon arriving at the dealer location. The vehicle failed to restart. The dealer diagnosed that the generator and air conditioner failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure,

NHTSA complaint 11760299, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
Engine failure at 20,959 miles (GM 6.2L V8). Sudden knocking noise. I heard noise at idle, accelerating, and decelerating. Sounds increased in volume / frequency within a 24hr period and driving it only a few miles. GM dealer verified engine failure and is ordering a replacement under warranty.

NHTSA complaint 11767907. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

375 miles

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted in person, and the failure was associated with the dynamic fuel management system. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 375.

NHTSA complaint 11765812. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN

30,765 miles

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and came to a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear, and the “Service Transmission” message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact expressed concerns that the failure could have resulted in a crash or created a safety risk to the contact and the contact’s children while occupying the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was

NHTSA complaint 11765045, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
As my wife was driven she heard some noise and notice she was losing power. She pull off the side of the road and the car shut off. Could not restart. This happen about 11:30 am on 8/14/26 Got towed to Salida Dealer called Faricy GMC about 3:30 pm. Dealer said it was a complete engine failure and engine needed to be replaced.

NHTSA complaint 11759923. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
Vehicle loss of power on the Interstate at a high rate of speed. Vehicle would not start and could not be put in Neutral to safely remove from road.

NHTSA complaint 11758878. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the GMC Yukon

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2026 40 3 —
2024 105 3 —
2023 240 4 —
2022 181 5 —
2021 332 13 —
2020 36 4 —
2019 55 2 —
2018 69 3 —
2017 196 3 —
2016 269 5 —
2015 529 10 —
2014 56 3 —
2013 117 4 —
2012 63 3 —
2011 158 5 2
2010 105 3 —

Other 2025 GMC models

Sierra 1500 116 Acadia 65 Sierra 2500 28 Yukon XL 27 Sierra 3500 16 Canyon 8 Sierra EV 7

Complaints on file, same model year.

Every GMC on this site — 149 vehicles.

If this is your car and a dealer keeps failing to fix it, your state's lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or buy it back. How many repair attempts it takes, and how long you have to file, is set by the state you bought in and by nothing on this page.

Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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